Two OT Prospects visited OBD

[Romes]

Alabama OT Andre Smith completed an official visit with the Buffalo Bills earlier this month, a source has told Scout.com. The 6-foot-four, 325-pound Outland Trophy winner had created some controversy when he left the NFL Scouting Combine early without telling anyone back in February. During his Pro Day workouts, reports indicated that he looked like the consistently dominating blocker that scouts had seen on film, but he

http://louisianastate.scout.com/a.z?s=107&p=2&c=851656

Britton's already had private workouts for the Miami Dolphins, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bears. And one of the teams he's already visited is the Buffalo Bills, with more scheduled.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9393852/7-Points:-Haynesworth-has-plenty-left-to-prove

or maybe they are looking at both these guys as LG prospects...

Oh and in the first link you can also see that USC DT Fili Moala visited. Mich St. RB Javon Ringer also has visited. http://profootball.scout.com/2/851795.html

[Oaf]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

Or maybe as LT prospects? What's the consensus on Smith with you guys? Okay to take at 11?

[seanbillsfan]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

Or maybe as LT prospects? What's the consensus on Smith with you guys? Okay to take at 11?

The guy is a beast talent wise. His charactor issues are a different matter though. I guess it would all depend on who else is there at that point

[Buddo]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

Talent is not an issue with him. If he had turned up in shape at the combine, he would be being talked about, as possibly the #1 pick.
If he can demonstrate that he really wants to play football, he could easily be worth the #11.
There has to be some red flags about his 'work ethic', but if he truly does want to play some ball, then those can probably be overcome.

[Don't Panic]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

I just can't help but shake the name Mike Williams when I think about Smith.

Britton is a U of A guy, and very solid, but I never thought I'd be seeing his name at the top of the first round. I think a lot of the mocks have him late first/early second, which is probably where he belongs.

[alohabillsfan]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

Nope don't want Smith...

[Luisito23]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

We have no business taking Smith with our 1st. pick. I know that it won't happen, but the way it is around here you never really know.

[don137]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

I am very nervous with Smith...If we trade Peters and draft Smith we are replacing one character problem (money wise) with another character problem.

[acehole]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

Bill did not see witner before draft and drafted him.

Just saying

[DraftBoy]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

Moala in the 2nd Round wouldn't be a bad fit for us. Sorry to go a little off topic but I dont really think Smith or Britton are worth discussion at this point. Both are LT prospects so unless they plan to trade Peters before the draft or move him to RT then they are just doing their due diligence, imo.

[TigerJ]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

Smith would make me very nervous as the Bills pick at #11. Big time boom or bust potential.

[Kenny]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

No thanks to Andre Smith @11... He just screams out Mike Williams to me. All the talent in the world, just not the right attitude for the game.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

I dont get the Williams-Smith comparisons imo. Smith was far more dominant in college than Williams and was a more complete prospect. Williams was the best pass protector coming out but had mental lapses in the running game. Smith is near flawless in both and right now based only on talent is the top guy without question.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

What is that song from the Great White North? Once bitten .. twice shy.

Smith is very likely to fall through #11 overall. Talent wise he's up there worth the consideration of #1 overall. We all know that Moss story who fell all the way to #23 in his draft year.

The Bills was bitten once by Mike Williams. Most of the people associated with drafting him are still here so I think the Bills should have the firsthand knowledge of what an OT bust looks like, smells like, and talks like. I'm actually glad that they do not just turn the page and looking away from Mr. Smith period. I don't know if he's going to turn out the way like Moss or Williams. But I like the way they approach this: work hard on it beforehand.

[psubills62]

Re: Two OT Prospects visited OBD

Moala in the 2nd Round wouldn't be a bad fit for us. Sorry to go a little off topic but I dont really think Smith or Britton are worth discussion at this point. Both are LT prospects so unless they plan to trade Peters before the draft or move him to RT then they are just doing their due diligence, imo.

You don't see Smith as an RT or OG prospect at all?

I personally think these visits are just get a better profile on some of these guys. Britton is a junior, and they probably wanted to know what happened with Smith's combine and pro day.

I would imagine that with Britton, they're just exploring the possibility of him being on the board in the second round. Is he good enough value to take at that point? Not sure, especially if we still don't have a DE yet.